How many syllables in "decays"?

"decays" has 2 lettergrepen (de - cays).

How to divide "decays"?

"decays" divides into 2 parts: de · cays.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"decays": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·cays

Hoofdklemtoon

de-CAYS(de · cays)○ ●

Stress in "decays" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈkeɪz⁄

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Lettergrepende·cays

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How many syllables in "decays"?: "decays" has 2 lettergrepen (de - cays).
How to divide "decays"?: "decays" divides into 2 parts: de · cays.
Where is the stress in "decays"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decays"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... cays) and listen on SayItVid.